Martin Luther King, “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now.” Our employees represent the finest talent in the world, and our team hails from every corner of the globe. Open to everyone, no matter where they come from, which language they speak, who they love or how they worship. I know I can count on all of you to make sure everyone at Apple feels welcome, respected and valued.Īpple is open. It’s as important now as it’s ever been, and it will not weaken one bit. And if there’s one thing I know about the people at Apple, it’s the depth of our empathy and support for one another. And we have reached out to the White House to explain the negative effect on our coworkers and our company.Īs I’ve said many times, diversity makes our team stronger. We’re providing resources on AppleWeb for anyone with questions or concerns about immigration policies. Our HR, Legal and Security teams are in contact with them, and Apple will do everything we can to support them. There are employees at Apple who are directly affected by yesterday’s immigration order. I’ve heard from many of you who are deeply concerned about the executive order issued yesterday restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do. In my conversations with officials here in Washington this week, I’ve made it clear that Apple believes deeply in the importance of immigration - both to our company and to our nation’s future.
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Here is the full text of the email, first published on Buzzfeed. "We have reached out to the White House to explain the negative effect on our co-workers and our company." In a letter to employees, Cook wrote that the order was "not a policy we support." The company acknowledged the many employees who could be impacted by it and promised the company’s assistance. Expanding the focus of law enforcement beyond people who are real threats would make all Americans less safe by diverting resources, while millions of undocumented folks who don't pose a threat will live in fear of deportation.” Tim Cook, CEO, Apple: Workers have our support
He said, “We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on people who actually pose a threat. The social media exec said he was concerned about the order’s impact and if it helped more than it hurt. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Facebook: Let’s focus on real threats Still others, some on special advisory boards with the new administration, offered to find ways to fix the situation. Some founders called the ban immoral or un-American while others offered ways to help both refugees and their own workers and families. Some worried that the chaos seen at airports across the country this weekend would find its way to the technology sector, stifling innovation and the flow of ideas as the inconsistently interpreted order made it harder to predict who can enter or leave the United States. embassies to renew their authorizations, slowing travel.īusinesses - including some of tech’s biggest names - responded to the order with dismay and shock. With the interview waivers suspended, some in this group will need formal one-on-one interviews at U.S. As of Sunday, the government says it will try to ease this group's entry into the country, provided the traveler has no criminal background or terrorist ties.įriday’s order also suspended a visa waiver interview program that made it easier for frequent travelers (including tourists and businesspeople) from 38 nations (countries such as Australia, France and Iceland) to come to the United States. For instance, agencies changed position on whether green card holders from these countries were or weren't covered by the executive order. Interpretation of the order has evolved since the order's signing. The order affects citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for at least the next 90 days - and is impacting those with valid visas or permanent residence permits. Late last Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that temporarily suspended refugee admission to the U.S. and banned citizens from 7 muslim-dominated countries from traveling to the U.S.
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